Caryle Hawkins

5555 Wissahickon Avenue #306

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144
267-304-1453
chf6bd3e@westpost.net
SUMMARY
Seasoned professional with a strong track record of excellent customer relations
hips and attention
to detail.
QUALIFICATIONS
h Forty years of reliable work history.
h Dedicated and hardworking, with an unmatched drive to produce results
h A proven history of self-motivation and eagerness to take on new responsibilit
ies. I thrive on
new knowledge and routine.
h An ability to work with others as well as independently.
h Good problem solving skills. I think through what is happening, what needs to
be done, and try
to formulate the best solution.
h A pleasant and cheery telephone voice which has always been used to best repre
sent the
program for which I have worked.
h Loyalty and responsibility in whatever my job position.
WORK EXPERIENCE
1999 - 2010
Site Director for the Aftercare Program
Cheltenham School District
Elkins Park, Pa
I designed and oversaw the implementation of the after school program in the mid
dle school. My
duties included directly supervising the site staff, evaluating their performanc
e, preparing reports and
newsletters,attending program staff meetings and professional development traini
ngs, as well as
relaying such information as needed to my direct supervisor. I dealt directly wi
th the parents of
children in attendance. Communication was received by me from parents as well as
my immediate
supervisor, primarily by phone, email, as well as by written letter. I also acte
d as the liaison between
the building principal, faculty and our program. It was my responsibility to cre
ate a favorable
partnership between those who had these children during school hours and the aft
er care staff. I
achieved this through personal contact, email, and personal attendance at after
hours events such as
concerts and plays.
h I managed team of 1 part-time and 3 full time employees.
h Establishing and maintaining a clean , professional and fun after school child
care location was
my forte.
h I often used the computer to research enrichment activities and trip ideas. I
was instrumental
in finding and bringing a onetime basketball demonstration that incorporated les
sons about
anti-bullying, respect and self worth.
h As one of the charter Site Directors when the C.L.A.S.P.(Cheltenham Landmark A
fter School
Program) program was first established, I received commendation for ten years of
loyal
service.
1969 - 1999
Grade Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pa
To teach the basic skills of reading, writing, arithmetic, as well as science, s
ocial studies, art, and
health to the various grade levels with which I dealt over the tenure of my care
er. I was the front
line contact person between the school and the parents. It was also my responsib
ility to periodically
evaluate students progress and to communicate such progress to parents and admin
istrators. I
performed all other duties as assigned to me by my administrator.
h Initiated leadership of after school programs which were of benefit to the stu
dent population.
I did after school tutoring and for several years I coached students in writing
and delivering
oratory.
h Worked with parents interested in the improvement of the school programming.
h Certificate of Achievement awarded in Recognition of thirty years of service t
o the school
district.
Caryle Hawkins
5555 Wissahickon Avenue #306
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144
267-304-1453
chf6bd3e@westpost.net
2006 - Current
Member and Recording Secretary
Montgomery County Chapter Cheyney University
Alumni Association
Abington, Pa.
I have been an active member of this young chapter. I have been the keeper of th
e records of our
meetings, both General and Executive Board.
1980 - Current
Assistant to the Director of the Vacation
Bible School Summer Program
Zion Baptist Church
Philadelphia, Pa
Along with teaching when it becomes necessary, I assist the Director in planning
the summer
program, recruiting teachers and children, distribution and storage of supplies
and materials, and
researching games and activities.
1980 - Current
Board member and Treasurer
Zion Community Center Board of Directors
Philadelphia, Pa
Although my main duties for the past five years have been the managing of the fu
nds of the
organization as well seeing to the payment of bills, I also participate in plann
ing meetings, fund
raising activities,and decision and policy making.
h I am the first Treasurer to handle the Boards financial records through the us
e of a computer.
When the initial idea was brought about, it was I who did the intial data entry
and have
continued since.
h I receive bank statements, bills due, write checks, and I make financial repor
ts to the Board at
our regularly scheduled meetings.
1990 - 2005
Director of the Saturday Church School
Zion Baptist Church
Philadelphia, Pa
I helped in the original program design and planning before becoming Director. A
s director, I
managed a team of committed teachers who met every Saturday morning to teach the
children who
attended. Together we sought and researched lesson plans and outside trip opport
unities.
EDUCATION
1974 Temple University
Masters in Education
Philadelphia, Pa
1969 Cheyney University
B.A. in Elementary Education
Cheyney, Pa